New fencing project will safely direct wildlife through freeway underpass The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is currently installing nearly three miles of wildlife fencing near Echo Junction in Summit County. The new fencing will line the outside perimeter of Echo Junction (I-84 and I-80), north of the Echo Reservoir. Officials said the fencing is […]
UDOT to close ramp from westbound US-40 to westbound I-80 for up to three weeks
Several projects will close lanes that drivers need to be aware of The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) recommends drivers plan ahead for a long-term freeway ramp closure in Park City. Crews will close the westbound US-40 to westbound I-80 ramp for up to 21 days beginning this Sunday, September 15, at 6 a.m. for […]
UDOT, DPS release preliminary traffic fatalities numbers ahead of Labor Day weekend
Fatalities trending high, as July was the worst month to date for single-vehicle fatalities The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released preliminary traffic fatality numbers for the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities typically increase. Despite some positive trends, there […]
UDOT recycling old Bangerter Highway concrete to pave new highway interchanges
Crews are recycling old pavement onsite to create road base for new project The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is recycling old concrete on site on Bangerter Highway to help build the highway’s new interchanges. Crews on the Bangerter 4700 South project just finished recycling approximately 15,000 cubic yards of concrete – enough to fill […]
UDOT among first in nation to implement LiDAR safety software
Engineers use 3D view of intersections to identify potential safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is one of the first states in the U.S. to use LiDAR technology to improve safety at intersections. While prior detection devices only granted engineers a view of the stop line, LiDAR uses eye-safe […]
Energy Corridor project groundbreaking
Lt. Gov. Diedre Henderson and Navajo Nation leaders gathered at a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate construction of the Energy Corridor project. With this $152 million project UDOT will be laying 54 miles of pavement to cover the lengths of both SR-162 and SR-262 in southeastern Utah, including a more in-depth reconstruction of a nine-mile section […]
UDOT and DPS concerned after spike in summer traffic fatalities
Zero Fatalities urges everyone to drive safe this Pioneer Day Twelve people died on Utah’s roads last week — the worst one-week total in almost two years, according to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS). This spike in fatalities concerns Utah officials, since the state is in the […]
UDOT to close 4700 South at Bangerter Highway for up to one year
East-west travel at the intersection to close as crews work to build new interchange and remove one more stoplight on the highway The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) urges drivers and pedestrians to plan ahead for a year-long closure of 4700 South at Bangerter Highway on the West Valley City and Taylorsville border. The closure […]
UDOT to install new remote avalanche control systems in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Recreation area closed during construction. New systems will allow for safer and more efficient avalanche mitigation The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will begin installing new remote-controlled avalanche mitigation equipment next week that will enhance safety and improve the efficiency of avalanche mitigation efforts in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Beginning July 8 through October, UDOT will […]
UDOT engineers new asphalt blend that is transforming the paving industry
The long-lasting asphalt HiMod blend will reduce time, costs, and repairs The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has developed a weather-resistant, durable asphalt mix that is transforming the way Utah is repaving roads and reducing paving costs, time, and repairs. In asphalt mixes, crushed rock is mixed with binders that act as a glue. UDOT’s […]